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This one was quite tough. Thank you for participating and congratulations to the top three finishers. Thank you to Nirav for hosting the quiz as well.
The results of Sports Quiz 4:
Top 3 (Prize Winners) (scores out of 9)
Srinath Sridharan 8
Ravi Gurnani 7
Vijay Jeedigunta 7
This month’s quiz is conducted by friend Nirav Mehta. Do e-mail the answers at pratyushkhaitan@gmail.com within the next 14 days even if you don’t know most answers as the fun is in the quizzing itself. Results to be announced on 1st August.
1. What is common to Abid Ali, Grant Flower, David Gower and Henry Olonga among many others?
2. What unique batting record does Rahul Dravid hold in ODIs and David Gower hold in Test matches? (Hint: Runners-up are Martin Crowe in ODIs and Richie Richardson in Tests)
3. The 1997 Barbados Test is remembered by most because of India’s inability to achieve a target of 120 runs. The match also holds significance in cricketing history for another reason. What reason?
4. 
Who is the player in the picture, and what is his connection with Sachin Tendulkar?
Tags: Quiz.A lot of correct answers! Thank you for participating and congratulations to the top three finishers. Thank you Arnab da as well for hosting this fine quiz (a sentiment expressed by many in the e-mails).
The results of Sports Quiz 3:
Top 3 (Prize Winners) (scores out of 12)
Vinesh Kumar 10
Minhaj Alam 9
Jeevan D 8.5
This fortnight’s quiz is conducted by Arnab da, one of the best bloggers from India. Do e-mail the answers at pratyushkhaitan@gmail.com within the next 10 days even if you don’t know most answers as the fun is in the quizzing itself. Results to be announced on 7th July.
1. The story goes that XXX made a bet with his team captain about whether he would win a certain match. If he won, his prize would be a alligator skin suitcase. Who is Mr XXX?
2. 
The person? And what is going on here?
3. The movie “Khuda Gawaah” opens with a sequence in which a certain sport is being played. Name the sport.
4. About whom was it said: “A call for a run from him should be considered nothing more than a basis for negotiation”.
5. One of his many claims to fame was taking the wicket of W G Grace—a feat which he commemorated with a poem. Who am I referring to?
6. Who was the first German-born person to win Wimbledon?
7. What connects Indian cricketer Sudhir Naik to Senegalese footballer Khalilou Fadiga
[Note: Earlier this question showed Senhalese instead of Senegalese which was an error. If you have already sent in your answers, you can send in a changed answer if you were misdirected]
You guys are good! I didn’t expect any one to answer more than 7…
The results of Sports Quiz 2:
Best Performances (out of 10)
Nirav Mehta 9
Rahul Lath 9
Mayank Singhania 8
Atul V.Nath 7
The Quiz - The Sports Quiz features once every two weeks. Results will be announced in 10 days, next Friday.Please e-mail me the answers at pratyushkhaitan@gmail.com Comments are disabled in the quiz posts to avoid some one leaving the answers here.
The Prizes - The top 3 finishers living in India (or having an Indian address) will get prizes sponsored by Black Panther. The prizes are as follows:
First : Trackpant + Gym Bag + Pair of Socks = Rs. 800/-
Second : Tshirt + Pair of Socks = Rs. 500/-
Third : Pair of Socks + Wristband + Sipper bottle = Rs. 300/-
Don’t get discouraged to send in the answers if you aren’t based in India or do not know most answers as the real joy is in the quizzing itself!
This edition sees a football special with some real toughies. Let’s see if any one gets even 5 answers right!
1) How long was Alan Shearer’s longest stint in international football without a goal (in terms of matches)?
2) Connect Scunthorpe United and the English cricket team.
3) What is common to Jimmy Baxter, George Best and David Ginola?
4) 
What is common to the player seen above in the picture and Jose Antonio Reyes?
Tags: FIFA World Cup 2006, Quiz.I must say that I was surprised and taken aback by the number of right answers for the quiz. I will keep this in mind and try to outfox you guys with the next quiz!
The results of Sports Quiz 1:
Best Performances (out of 10)
Sreekanth Reddy 10
Rahul Lath 9
Bryan D’Souza 9
Chris Law 9
Scott Fontaine 9
Naveen Juvva 9
Paul Jose 9
Abhishek Jain 9
Siddhartha Narayanan 9
The Quiz - The Sports Quiz will feature once every two weeks. Results will be announced 10 days after the launch of each quiz. Please e-mail me the answers at pratyushkhaitan@gmail.com Comments are disabled in the quiz posts to avoid some one leaving the answers here.
The Prizes - The top 3 finishers living in India (or having an Indian address) will get prizes sponsored by Black Panther. The prizes are as follows:
First : Trackpant + Gym Bag + Pair of Socks = Rs. 800/-
Second : Tshirt + Pair of Socks = Rs. 500/-
Third : Pair of Socks + Wristband + Sipper bottle = Rs. 300/-
Don’t get discouraged to send in the answers if you aren’t based in India or do not know most answers as the real joy is in the quizzing itself! The first edition sees more football questions with the World Cup knocking on our doors.
1) Who became the first player to score 50 goals in UEFA Champions League?
2) What record was broken by Monica Seles when she won the French Open in 1990?
3) Who, after 7 seasons with Boca Juniors, was transferred to FC Barcelona?
4) What is common to David Beckham, Graham Gooch and Talvin Singh?
5) Who made his international football debut against Scotland in April, 1999 and went on to be awarded three player of the years for his country?
6) In motor racing, what does the yellow flag with red stripes mean?
7) Which basketball player did American political philosopher Robert Nozick use as an example to explain justice and fairness do not necessarily mean the same thing in Economics?
8) Which chess piece has it’s top in the shape of a battlement?
9) Boston Celtics hold the record for most NBA playoffs finals series wins. Which team holds the record for most appearances?
10) In which sport can teams hit the balls three times before it crosses the net, and only score if they served?
Prizes sponsored by:
Quality Indian Sportswear company Black Panther will be sponsoring prizes for quizes twice a month at Sportolysis. The prizes can only be sent across India but that should not stop you from getting agitated over some awesome quiz questions and finally blowing up your brains with a pistol.
I kid you not. The questions are going to be that good. ;)
The write up of Black Panther reads:
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BLACK PANTHER stands committed to providing ‘Total Sportswear Solutions’. As such, in addition to an extensive range of apparels, we also manufacture a wide range sports accessories, covering the entire spectrum, from sports socks, football stockings, athletic supporters, wristbands, headbands, knee-caps, anklets, etc. Each article is designed, keeping in mind the need to fuse a form & feel that reflects an active lifestyle with the kind of pure performance one would expect from a leading sportswear brand.
I told you it is a high quality brand! I thank Saakshi for taking the effort for striking the deal. Now get ready for some questions in a few days time!
Tags: Quiz, Sportolysis.
